Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis for satisfactory sexual intercourse regardless of the capability of ejaculation. There are various underlying causes, such as diabetes, many of which are medically reversible.
The causes of erectile dysfunction may be physiological or psychological. Psychological impotence can often be helped by almost anything that the patient believes in; there is a very strong placebo effect.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis for satisfactory sexual intercourse regardless of the capability of ejaculation. There are various underlying causes, such as diabetes, many of which are medically reversible.
The causes of erectile dysfunction may be physiological or psychological. Psychological impotence can often be helped by almost anything that the patient believes in; there is a very strong placebo effect.
Due to its embarrassing nature and the shame felt by sufferers, the subject was taboo for a long time, and is the subject of many urban legends. Folk remedies have long been advocated, with some being advertised widely since the 1930s. The introduction of perhaps the first pharmacologically effective remedy for impotence, sildenafil (trade name Viagra), in the 1990s caused a wave of public attention, propelled in part by the news-worthiness of stories about it and heavy advertising.
The Latin term impotentia coeundi describes simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina. It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms.
Medical symptoms
Erectile dysfunction is characterized by the inability to maintain an erection. Normal erections during sleep and in the early morning suggest a psychogenic cause, while loss of these erections may signify underlying disease, often cardiovascular in origin. Other factors leading to erectile dysfunction are diabetes mellitus (causing neuropathy) or hypogonadism (decreased testosterone levels due to disease affecting the testicles or the pituitary gland).
Medical diagnosis
There are no formal tests to diagnose erectile dysfunction. Some blood tests are generally done to exclude underlying disease, such as diabetes, hypogonadism and prolactinoma. Impotence is also related to generally poor physical health, poor dietary habits, obesity, and most specifically cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
A useful and simple way to distinguish between physiological and psychological impotence is to determine whether the patient ever has an erection. If never, the problem is likely to be physiological; if sometimes (however rarely), it is more likely to be psychological. The current diagnostic and statistical manual of mental diseases (DSM-IV) has included a listing for impotence.
A wide variety of options exist for treating erectile dysfunction. They include everything from medications and simple mechanical devices to surgery and psychological counseling. The cause and severity of your condition are important factors in determining the best treatment or combination of treatments for you. You and your doctor may also want to consider how much money you're willing to spend and the personal preferences of you and your partner. If erectile dysfunction is the result of a medical condition, the cost of treatment may be covered by insurance.
Uncontroversial treatments
PDE5 Inhibitors
The prescription PDE5 inhibitors sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) are prescription drugs which are taken orally. They work by blocking the action of PDE5, which causes cGMP to degrade. cGMP causes the smooth muscle of the arteries in the penis to relax, allowing the corpus cavernosum to fill with blood.
* Sildenafil (Viagra)
* Tadalafil (Cialis)
* Vardenafil (Levitra)
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2007-03-10 20:34:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Your paragraph info does not match your question. There are no signs of erectile dysfunction, it just happens mainly to guys in their 60's.
2016-03-16 08:32:35
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answered by Anonymous
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1- Loosing an erection during intercourse
2- Not being able to get an erection at all
3- Not being erect enough for insertion
4- Not being erect enough to achieve an orgasm
There are numerous conditions that can cause ED. Consult you doctor because there are numerous treatments that can help. Good Luck! I hope this has helped you out.
Paramedic in SC
2007-03-10 12:36:54
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answered by JD, MAPSY 6
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Para aquellos que sufren de disfunción eréctil recomendaría probar este prootto naturales innovatio que es verdaderamente milagroso http://mejorarereccion.info
Muchos hombres son ocasionalmente expuestos a las dificultades de erección y esta experiencia se vive psicológicamente de una manera muy negativa.
Una erección es un complejo de respuesta fisiológica que depende de unos mecanismos de integración sin fisuras de vascular, endocrino y neurológico. I indicaron que el producto es ciertamente capaz de garantizar una erección perfecta.
2014-11-20 17:35:01
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answered by Hariscandra 2
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since i've been taking Prolargent5X5 Extreme , i have became aroused with out having to do any touching or anything(bye bye erectile dysfunction). i really can't say how good this has made me feel. if you want to have a quick solution to “erectile dysfuntion”, the right address is Prolargent5X5 Extreme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Mib1-j3EM
2014-05-13 20:43:12
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answered by Anonymous
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Stress is the big signs or erectile dysfunction
2015-11-19 02:18:52
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answered by Luara 2
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You tell us what your symptoms are and we can probably help! As said it may not go hard, it may cause pain, it may be a weird curve..
2007-03-10 11:36:30
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answered by Jason F 4
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only 1 sign...you cant get it up.
2007-03-10 12:59:09
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answered by Anonymous
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duh...it doesn't come up and stay up. OR, it doesn't come up at all. That was easy, wasn't it?
2007-03-10 10:47:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Not get proper erection during intercourse.
2016-02-10 13:59:41
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answered by ? 3
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